An Ode to Balance

As I sat on a plane next to a new connection during descent into Los Angeles, I felt a sense of gratitude for my life. I was overcome by an essence of completion of one chapter, and the beginning of another. 2017 was coming to an end, and I was content. That very sentiment brought about motivation to experience more life. As I reflected on the year, I searched for the words to describe it, considering the events that had transpired. The overall theme that replayed in my mind was balance.

In 2017, I was a passenger of life, operating on auto-pilot for most of the year. However, I never let things stray too far one way. I took on a great deal, yet I never forgot how critical it was for me to remain myself, balancing things such as work, travel, and relationships. Self discovery fueled 2017, as balance drove me to the finish line. It was the first year, in a long time that I simply let myself feel. I felt lust, love, pain, confidence, gratitude, motivation, joy, clarity, and accountability. As the countdown to midnight begins, here’s my 2017 recap, an ode to balance.